ἘΚΔΙΚΟΝ, ἐκδικον
EKDIKON, ekdikon
Sounds Like: EK-dee-kon
Translations: avenger, punisher, an avenger, a punisher, one who executes justice, that which avenges
From the root: ΕΚΔΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone or something that exacts punishment or vengeance, or that executes justice. It can refer to a person who avenges a wrong, or to a principle or action that brings about retribution. It is used to describe an agent of justice or punishment.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative; or Masculine or Feminine, Singular, Accusative
Strong’s number: G1557 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 30:6
From the same root
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